The Milwaukee Bucks and the San Antonio Spurs collide at the Frost Bank Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in decent form as they’ve won five of their last nine games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 139-106 loss on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists on nine of 13 shooting, Bobby Portis added 14 points while Kevin Porter Jr chipped in with 13 points and eight assists. As a team, the Bucks shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Timberwolves from the tipoff and quickly found themselves in deep trouble after falling behind by 76-45 heading into halftime. The Bucks finished with 19 turnovers and no bench player scored more than 10 points in what was arguably their worst performance of the season.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have struggled a bit lately as they’ve lost six of their last 10 games overall. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting smashed by the Thunder in a 119-98 road defeat on Tuesday. Stephon Castle led the team with 20 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, Victor Wembenyama added 17 points while De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 15 points and five assists. As a team, the Spurs shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Thunder in a tightly contested first half. Only to get completely blown out in the third quarter where the Spurs allowed 40 points to allow the Thunder to run away with it in the end.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Spurs have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last eight Thursday games.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bucks’ last three games.
- The Spurs have lost each of their last three home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five road games following a loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last four games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Spurs vs Bucks Prediction
The Bucks expect to have a full squad for this encounter, while the Spurs have again ruled out Devin Vassell. The Bucks have been struggling a bit lately, and their 33-point loss to the Timberwolves is really concerning given that the Timberwolves were without their best player in Anthony Edwards. The Spurs are struggling for form despite being relatively healthy, but I think they are catching the Bucks at just the right time and I think they can cover this reasonable line. The Bucks can pull off the upset if Antetokounmpo has a monster game, but I think the more likely outcome is that the Spurs pull away late for the win and cover at home.